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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.89, 94.37 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.89, 94.37 and 26.82 is: 40.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.89 : 94.37 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.89/94.37 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.89x = 94.37 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.89x = 2,531.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531.00/62.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.24

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